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M187 XJK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 XJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,720 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 72,720 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,720 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 72,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M187 XJK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M187 XJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M187 XJK?

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What year was M187 XJK registered?

M187 XJK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M187 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M187 XJK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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